11 Best Lip Balms for Dry Lips

How many times a day do you apply lip balm? According to a poll we posted on our Facebook page, the average woman uses lip balm anywhere from two to 30 times a day. Yeah, you read that right -- 30 times.

Compared to its more glamorous cousins, lipstick and lip gloss, lip balm gets no love -- until you're suffering from dry lips. However, it's something that you'll find at the bottom of practically every woman's purse for good reason: With all the stuff we put on our lips, lip balm is a moisturizing must that preps the pout for a smooth, even application of lip color.

Luckily, lip balm has come a long way from good ol' Vaseline. From lip balms that impart gorgeous berry colors to those that offer a whopping SPF 35, there's no shortage when it comes to the variety of lip balms available. So to help you discover the crème de la crème, we compiled reviews on the best lip balms sure to soothe dry lips. With this list in hand, you'll know exactly which lip balms have the potential to be your new favorites.

The very best lip balm is Cocoa Butter Lip Balm by "Cococare! The cost is only $1.99 at any beauty supply store. It is rich and creamy and repaired my slightly dry lips over night... and I've tried all those mentioned above.